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Celebrate the Winter Solstice at Cornell Botanic Gardens

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1 year 13 weeks ago

Join us for "Plants of the Winter Solstice" on December 21 at 7:00 p.m.

Since ancient times, the winter solstice has been celebrated by cultures around the world as a sacred, festive time. Plants such as oak, holly, ivy, mistletoe, and evergreens have long been a crucial part of these celebrations. Discover the natural history and folklore of these plants while celebrating the longest night of the year. The program will include an indoor presentation, followed by a “lantern tour” of the Mullestein Family Winter Garden to look at some of winter’s wonders and learn how plants cope with the cold. We’ll then head back inside to warm up with some hot apple cider (Wassail) and doughnuts. Please dress warmly and bring an electric lantern or flashlight. Pre-registration is required.